[Polar Challenge Special] July 25th, 2007 - Page 2

NEODARK · July 25th, 2007, 09:40 PM

HD please, HD please..

wonder what format will be used for the encode?

Adunaphel · July 25th, 2007, 09:41 PM

to quote myself from IRC earlier this evening:

Code:

22:03 <@Adunaphel> oh
22:03 <@Adunaphel> my
22:03 <@Adunaphel> copulating
22:03 <@Adunaphel> god
22:03 <@Adunaphel> that was one fantastic episode

That and the slight alteration to my sig says it all imho

october · July 25th, 2007, 09:43 PM

Hi guys,
I haven't yet seen it as I was out when it aired. So I hope to grab it at a later date. I skipped to the end of this post (and read nothing!) to say I can't wait to see it as my mate rang me & said it was 'fxxxing awesome'.

For those that have seen it, you're lucky. For those that haven't can we have a minimal number of spoiler here...please...although I know this is a discussion thread on this episode & all....well at least until 24hrs have passed & the 'you know what' may become available...then we can ALL talk about it I guess

Is that fair to you guys?

Viper007Bond · July 25th, 2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEODARK

wonder what format will be used for the encode?

MKV container.

Mr-Stabby · July 25th, 2007, 09:45 PM

That was astounding! Fantastic, and the HD quality is everything i'd hope it would be. Brilliant!

The only thing that spoilt it was the ending, it didn't really conclude, i think they should have met up at the end, or at least waited for Hammond to get to the Pole, because he has busted his balls getting there, and was really depressed when he found out they'd won.

Apart from that small niggle, without doubt the best bit of TV this decade!

NEODARK · July 25th, 2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

MKV container.

Thank you.

Vinno · July 25th, 2007, 09:53 PM

Fantastic episode. One of the best! Wish id seen Hammond get there though

Amanaman · July 25th, 2007, 10:18 PM

Very good episode, and each presenter is certainly commendable for what they went through. Looking forward to an HD rip, too. About the ending, was there not talk about an extended version? That might show the proper conclusion.

Donington · July 25th, 2007, 10:24 PM

One word, amazing!

The Doctor · July 25th, 2007, 10:25 PM

I know they had support crews and satellite telephones, but that was far more excting and gruelling than anything I've seen Ray Mears or George Foreman Grylls do...

Best bit had to be Clarkson's reaction to the wine!

yheida · July 25th, 2007, 10:26 PM

really amazing show, although the thing about the drinking is not totally true since their car is a vessel registred in the country from the number plates and his its rules applied within. still, drinking off-road is legal

Smurfen · July 25th, 2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Remember, no torrent talk please. We'll have it out ASAP.

HD FTW. We're working on getting this rip out as well.

how long

?? ^^ me wants HD

iongerm · July 25th, 2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Doctor

George Foreman Grylls

I got a bit emotional when R.H. talked about having had a little weep... it was quite touching. Thanks to the editors to let us see emotions.

Roberto · July 25th, 2007, 10:43 PM

Great episode, liked the soundtrack from OHMSS they used too (like what was used in the Winter Olympics special). Looking forward to the new series even more now

"clarkson, I know it's you.. you great Oaf"

ninja-lewis · July 25th, 2007, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anti-net

Does anyone know what happened to that plane and how?

http://www.oldwings.nl/content/c47_yic/c47.htm

//Dave · July 25th, 2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

MKV container.

I know the main site states 1080p but will we get 720p also. I only have a 720p capable set plus I can't play 1080p without nearly killing my CPU. It would be just great if you guys could get that.

Overheat · July 25th, 2007, 11:00 PM

1080p!!! That's immense, I very much doubt my laptop could handle the processing power that would require, but top work anyways. I've got it on my Sky HD box in 720p and I was very impressed with the quality of it - superb. There's no reason at all now why the next series can't be in 1080p also

ninja-lewis · July 25th, 2007, 11:15 PM

I thought it was going to be 1080i? I didn't realise we had 1080p broadcasts at all in the UK. Think this was just a one off however - don't they still need to upgrade the cameras in the studio before the main series can be shown in HD?

Viper007Bond · July 25th, 2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja-lewis

I thought it was going to be 1080i? I didn't realise we had 1080p broadcasts at all in the UK. Think this was just a one off however - don't they still need to upgrade the cameras in the studio before the main series can be shown in HD?

It may have been converted to 1080p via deinterlacing.

Overheat · July 25th, 2007, 11:28 PM

The BBC has tons of HD cameras - I'm sure they will quite easily be able to upgrade the cameras used for the show tbh.

July 25th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#22
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: 09:05 PM Location: Eindhoven, Dutchikistan Age: 28 Posts: 3,530 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 65	to quote myself from IRC earlier this evening: Code: 22:03 <@Adunaphel> oh 22:03 <@Adunaphel> my 22:03 <@Adunaphel> copulating 22:03 <@Adunaphel> god 22:03 <@Adunaphel> that was one fantastic episode That and the slight alteration to my sig says it all imho __________________ 01001001 00100000 01000001 01001101 00100000 01010100 01001000 01000101 00100000 01010011 01010100 01001001 01000111

July 25th, 2007, 09:43 PM	#23
october Joined: Sep 30th, 2006 Last Online: November 28th, 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 193 Car: '06 Ford Focus TDCI 3DR Van Rep Power: 0	Hi guys, I haven't yet seen it as I was out when it aired. So I hope to grab it at a later date. I skipped to the end of this post (and read nothing!) to say I can't wait to see it as my mate rang me & said it was 'fxxxing awesome'. For those that have seen it, you're lucky. For those that haven't can we have a minimal number of spoiler here...please...although I know this is a discussion thread on this episode & all....well at least until 24hrs have passed & the 'you know what' may become available...then we can ALL talk about it I guess Is that fair to you guys? __________________ Regards, october __________________ "This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever." - Sigmund Freud (speaking about the Irish)

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Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	1080p!!! That's immense, I very much doubt my laptop could handle the processing power that would require, but top work anyways. I've got it on my Sky HD box in 720p and I was very impressed with the quality of it - superb. There's no reason at all now why the next series can't be in 1080p also __________________

July 25th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#21
NEODARK Joined: Oct 25th, 2005 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	HD please, HD please.. wonder what format will be used for the encode?

July 25th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#25
Mr-Stabby Joined: Dec 19th, 2005 Last Online: 08:30 PM Posts: 223 Rep Power: 15	That was astounding! Fantastic, and the HD quality is everything i'd hope it would be. Brilliant! The only thing that spoilt it was the ending, it didn't really conclude, i think they should have met up at the end, or at least waited for Hammond to get to the Pole, because he has busted his balls getting there, and was really depressed when he found out they'd won. Apart from that small niggle, without doubt the best bit of TV this decade!

July 25th, 2007, 09:53 PM	#27
Vinno Joined: Jul 23rd, 2007 Last Online: August 6th, 2007 Location: Stoke, UK Age: 22 Posts: 3 Car: Fiat Coupe 20VT Rep Power: 0	Fantastic episode. One of the best! Wish id seen Hammond get there though

July 25th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#29
Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 07:51 AM Location: Straight outta London, Englandshire Posts: 2,809 Car: Peugeot 106 Rep Power: 45	One word, amazing!

July 25th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#30
The Doctor Joined: Feb 6th, 2005 Last Online: July 14th, 2008 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	I know they had support crews and satellite telephones, but that was far more excting and gruelling than anything I've seen Ray Mears or George Foreman Grylls do... Best bit had to be Clarkson's reaction to the wine!

July 25th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#34
Roberto Banned Joined: Apr 22nd, 2006 Last Online: February 3rd, 2008 Location: Abroad in Oz Posts: 144 Car: In between cars Rep Power: 0	Great episode, liked the soundtrack from OHMSS they used too (like what was used in the Winter Olympics special). Looking forward to the new series even more now "clarkson, I know it's you.. you great Oaf"

July 25th, 2007, 11:15 PM	#38
ninja-lewis Joined: Jul 27th, 2006 Last Online: 12:57 AM Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	I thought it was going to be 1080i? I didn't realise we had 1080p broadcasts at all in the UK. Think this was just a one off however - don't they still need to upgrade the cameras in the studio before the main series can be shown in HD?

July 25th, 2007, 11:28 PM	#40
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	The BBC has tons of HD cameras - I'm sure they will quite easily be able to upgrade the cameras used for the show tbh. __________________

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